112/8/D2

Book

Hardcover book. The cardboard cover of the book has a young woman holding a fawn in her arms staring over her right shoulder set on a yellowish-green background. The title of the book, “SEQUOIA,” is printed in blocky type and the subheading, “THE STORY OF A STRANGE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A / MOUNTAIN LION / AND A DEER,” in small black text. The black text on the side reads, “Thrilling / Wild Amimal / Adventures.” Below, a reddish-orange band bracketed by two black bands has text that reads “READ THE BOOK / SEE THE PICTURE” in the two black bands and “A Metro / Goldwyn-Mayer / PICTURE” in the orange band. In the left corner, a black filled circle has the words “THE / BIG LITTLE / BOOK” in white print. The back cover is an image of a mountain lion and a deer in a rocky landscape. 156 pages.

2003.12.16

Bowling Game

Boxed toy bowling game. The game consists of 10 wooden bowling pins with red heads, and a red wooden ball. The pins and ball fit into shaped cutouts within a cardboard inset in the cardboard box. The lid of the box is printed with an illustration of a bowling alley with a ball striking 5 pins and the inscription, "LUCKY STRIKE BOWLING GAME".

1981.37.1a-o

Made by George F. Adams & Co., Inc. in Moscow, Vermont

Box

Printed cardboard box for a paper doll set. The box has short sides, and the back secures with tabs similar to an envelope. The front is printed with the image of a boy in a fancy dress costume with leggings, boots, and a wide-brimmed hat. The top has the label, "LORDLY LIONEL". To the right of the boy is in the label, "The PRINCE AND PRINCESS SERIES OF DRESSING DOLLS PATD. FEB 20TH 1894." At the bottom is the label, "Raphael Tuck & Sons. LONDON : PARIS : NEW YORK PUBLISHERS TO Her Majesty The Queen. DESIGNED BY MARGUERITE McDONALD."

1966.29.2k

Used by Catherine and Florence Briggs in Brandon, Vermont

Card Game

Boxed card game, "Game of Authors". The box is printed with an illustration of a young boy reading a book to a young girl and an elderly man in front of a large fireplace. The game consists of 31 playing cards, each printed with a portrait of a famous author and the titles of 3 of their works.

2003.12.18a-gg

Owned by Jean Louise Goodall Balham in Montpelier, Vermont

Card Game

Paper card game in cardboard box. The white cardboard box has a printed red baseball on the cover and the words “Let’s Play / BASEBALL / Copyright 1948 / Thomas J. Cunningham, Jr.” in red print. The yellow paper cards are rectangular, have rounded edges, and a black baseball printed in the center. The instruction card has the heading “LET’S PLAY BASEBALL / Rules” and a list of eight rules in black print. The playing cards have vertical black text on either side with words like “FLY / L / FIELD / OUT,” “DOUBLE / PLAY,” “STRIKE,” and “1 / BASE / HIT” printed on separate cards.

1985.39.1

Dominoes

Set of dominoes in a cardboard box. The 28 domino pips are made of painted black bakelite with brightly colored spots. The box is printed in bright colors with triangle printed on the left and right edges reach toward the center, and the word "DOMINOES" in large yellow letters across the top.

2003.12.15a-dd

Owned by Jean Louise Goodall Balham in Montpelier, Vermont

Game Board

Paper-covered cardboard game board for "The Checkered Game of Life". The board folds in half down the center. The front of the board is printed in a checkered pattern, alternating red and blue squares. The red squares are all printed with a quatrefoil design, and the blue square are all printed in black with instructions and illustrations oriented towards to different sides of the board (for viewing by two players). Inscriptions include Prison, Disgrace, Jail, Infancy, Fat Office, Fame, Influence, School, Suicide, College, Ambition, Poverty, Ruin, Bravery, Industry, Honesty, Government Contract; Cupid, Honor, Congress, Success, Idleness, Happiness, Crime, Intemperance, Politics, Truth, Perseverance, Happy Old Age, Gambling, Matrimony, and Wealth.

1980.5.5

Owned by Ida and Mary Templeton in East Montpelier, Vermont

Paper Doll

Paper doll made of cardstock showing a young boy with blond, chin-length hair. He is wearing a white long-sleeved undershirt with a ruffled collar, white knee-length pants, white stockings, and blue shoes with yellow ribbons. There is a blue ribbon tied around his waist. The head attaches on the reverse to a long neck, allowing the chin to hang over clothing. There is a rectangular cardstock tab on the reverse that allows the doll to be propped standing up. The tab has the penciled inscription, "George Davenport". The back is printed with trademark and copyright information.

1966.29.2a

Used by Catherine and Florence Briggs in Brandon, Vermont

Paper Doll Hat

Five-pointed crown for a paper doll. The bottom of the crown is cut with a slit for inserting the paper doll, and a triangular tab that hangs behind the doll's head.

1966.29.2i

Used by Catherine and Florence Briggs in Brandon, Vermont

Paper Doll Hat

Five-pointed crown for a paper doll. The bottom of the crown is cut with a slit for inserting the paper doll, and a triangular tab that hangs behind the doll's head.

1966.29.2j

Used by Catherine and Florence Briggs in Brandon, Vermont

Paper Doll Hat

Green hat for a paper doll. The hat has a pointed brim that folds upward to show a yellow lining. It has a high, slightly pointed crown and is decorated with a yellow feather.

1966.29.2g

Used by Catherine and Florence Briggs in Brandon, Vermont

Paper Doll Hat

Green, wide-brimmed hat for a paper doll. The hat has a tall crown and is decorated with and blue ribbon and feather.

1966.29.2f

Used by Catherine and Florence Briggs in Brandon, Vermont

Paper Doll Suit

Light blue, stylized romantic costume for a young boy paper doll. It consists of a one-piece garment stretching from foot to neck with tight leggings and voluminous sleeves. Over that is a loose-fitting sheer white over-bodice with a wide, round collar. The right hand is holding a spray of pink roses.

1966.29.2d

Used by Catherine and Florence Briggs in Brandon, Vermont

Paper Doll Suit

Stylized heraldic costume for a paper doll. It consists of a tunic and leggings. The tunic is green with brown accents. It buttons up the front on one side, and has voluminous sleeves. There are two collars: a flat gold collar of a tabbed collar that lays over the sleeves and across the front. There are brown shoulder pieces over the sleeves. One leg of the leggings is green, and the other is brown. There are tight, mid-calf lace-up boots in the opposite colors (green on brown/brown on green). The hands are covered with brown, gauntlet-style gloves. The right hand is raised, but the object it was holding is no longer present.

1966.29.2b

Used by Catherine and Florence Briggs in Brandon, Vermont

Paper Doll Suit

Stylized heraldic costume for a paper doll. It consists of a lavender short cloak over a white-and-lavender tunic and leggings. The tunic has balloon sleeves with long lace cuffs. One leg of the leggings is white, and the other is purple. There are tight, mid-calf lace-up boots with turned-up pointed toes. The right hand is holding a letter.

1966.29.2e

Used by Catherine and Florence Briggs in Brandon, Vermont

Paper Doll Suit

Stylized 17th-century costume for a paper doll. It consists of a short green jacket with wide, slit sleeves over a white shirt with a ruffled collar, green knee-length breeches, a yellow cape, green gloves, and green boots. There is a green ribbon crossing the hip diagonally. The gloves are gauntlet style and trimmed with lace and gold. The hem of the breeches are ruffled with gold fringe or beads. The boots are buckled, and the uppers flare outward dramatically. The cape has a broad standing collar. The right hand is holding a bird (detached).

1966.29.2c

Used by Catherine and Florence Briggs in Brandon, Vermont